Oh man, that's so sad. When I was living in Beijing in 2013/14 we were in touch often though we never managed to meet. I had a crazy work schedule and, well, it's a huge city. He was nice enough to lend me his Stage One so I could at least practise a little. I always felt I never thanked him enough for this. What a nice guy._________________'78 Sho-Bud Pro III Custom

Bob Watson

From:Champaign, Illinois, U.S.

Posted 9 Jan 2019 1:42 pm

I'm sorry to hear this sad news. I always enjoyed Steve's input on the Forum. He had a great sense of humor and a true passion for pedal steel guitars, I will miss seeing his posts. My condolences go out to all of his family and friends.

So sorry to lose Steve. A great guy and a true forum brother.
Heartfelt Condolences to all .

Douglas Schuch

From:St John, US Virgin Islands

Posted 12 Jan 2019 12:07 am

Steve was definately a "good'un". I've traded emails and PM's with him a number of times. He also bought a Millennium from me about 6 months ago - I hated to sell it, but I was broke and still recovering from the hurricane that hit St John 16 months ago. I suppose I would have found a way to get by if he had not bought it, but that money kept me going until I could sell my house. Condolences to his family, and I hope Steve is in Steel Guitar Heaven!_________________"We don't wear sequins because we think we're great. We wear them because we think sequins are great." Gram Parsons

Bruce Meyer

From:Thompson's Station, TN

Posted 14 Jan 2019 10:56 am

Wow. Sorry to hear this. Steve was a long time stalwart on the forum. Always had good information and help. Condolences to all.

HowardR

From:N.Y.C. & Fire Island

Posted 15 Jan 2019 8:32 am

Very sad to see this.....I didn't know Steve and never had any dealings or communication with him....but he was a mainstay good guy who I felt that I knew because of his long time participation and interaction with others....I never knew him, but I will miss him....Rest Well Steve...

Chris Watkins

From:Eastern North Carolina

Posted 17 Jan 2019 10:51 amSteve

Wow this is very sad news Steve was a great guy indeed we done a lot of business together as well as just talked about different guitars and amps this is a great loss for the fourm may God bless his family in this time🙏

Patrick Sullivan

From:Georgia, USA

Posted 21 Jan 2019 10:58 am

I bought a banjo from Steve in October. Sending a personal check across the country to someone you don't know is like flying without a net, you have no recourse if something goes wrong. Relying on his SG forum history I sent the check. He kept apologizing for his delayed responses because he was in the hospital at the time. Regardless, he communicated well and had his friend ship the banjo to me. Steve was as nice as they come, honorable and a gentleman in trying times. RIP buddy.